SKILLFUL LIVING, pt. 7 - The Chariot of Self: Insights for Clarity, Harmony and Contentment
- E59
- 24:52
- August 14th 2023
Explore the profound wisdom of working in harmony with higher principles and making conscious choices to substitute higher inclinations over lower drives. Gain insights from teachings in the Bhagavad Gita and Upanishads, which use the metaphor of the chariot to illustrate the relationship between the body, mind, senses, and the essential Self. Understand the influence of the gunas, the qualities of nature, on the mind. Learn the seven components of a sattvic lifestyle and the three immediate actions to take that bring luminosity and peace to the mental field. Embark on a path that purifies the mind, supports spiritual growth, and leads to greater harmony and Self-realization.
Kriya Yoga Today with Yogacharya O'Brian
Dive into the soul-nourishing stream of timeless wisdom for the spiritually awakened life. Discover insights and practices for Self-realization and complete well-being to meet the challenges and opportunities of our times.
Meet Yogacharya
Yogacharya Ellen Grace O’Brian is a western woman who teaches the riches of Indian philosophy in a fully accessible and inspiring way for newcomers and longtime practitioners alike. Ordained by Roy Eugene Davis, a direct disciple of Paramahansa Yogananda, she has been teaching Kriya Yoga philosophy and practice, and leading meditation retreats for more than four decades.
Yogacharya O'Brian is a teacher, writer, poet, and spiritual director of Center for Spiritual Enlightenment — a Kriya Yoga Meditation Center with headquarters in San Jose, California. She teaches nationally and internationally and has received several community service awards, including the Mahatma Gandhi Award for the Promotion of Religious Pluralism.
Website: https://ellengraceobrian.com
